Overview
- Lummis announced her decision on Dec. 19 immediately after the Senate began its holiday recess, saying she does not have “six more years” and feels like “a sprinter in a marathon.”
- She will serve through January 2027 and plans to continue work on digital-assets policy, including market-structure talks, after helping pass the GENIUS Act.
- The Wyoming seat is widely viewed as safely Republican, and Rep. Harriet Hageman is being discussed as a potential primary candidate.
- Lummis highlighted her partnership with President Trump, noting his support and pledging to focus on delivering legislation to his desk in 2026.
- Her exit removes one of crypto’s most influential Senate advocates, drawing praise from industry voices, and adds to a broader wave of 2026 Senate departures reported by multiple outlets.